Strategizing Carbon-Neutral Mines: A Case for Pilot Projects

Strategizing Carbon-Neutral Mines: A Case for Pilot Projects

Ultramafic and mafic mine tailings are a valuable feedstock for carbon mineralization that should be used to offset carbon emissions generated by the mining industry. Although passive carbonation is occurring at the abandoned Clinton Creek asbestos mine, and the active Diavik diamond and Mount Keith...

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Main Authors: Ian M. Power, Jenine McCutcheon, Anna L. Harrison, Siobhan A. Wilson, Gregory M. Dipple, Simone Kelly, Colette Southam, Gordon Southam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-05-01
Series:Minerals
Subjects:
carbon sequestration
carbon mineralization
mineral carbonation
bioleaching
biomineralization
mine tailings
magnesium carbonate
greenhouse gas emissions
carbon market
real options valuation
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/4/2/399

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